2020 CCAR 24 Hour Ration of the Future Prototype Review MRE Tasting Test

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
  • Check out the most advanced military ration in the world. The Close Combat Assault Ration, or CCAR, takes the infantry carry load down by 10%, being the same size as one MRE, but containing about 2,850 calories, instead of the MRE's 1,300 calorie average. Featuring Vacuum Microwave Dried and Sonic Compressed food that takes a fraction of processing time to make than freeze dried. This ration is aimed to replace the FSR, and with it's highly advanced, palatable, and nutritious components, it is the new shelf stable food.
    For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my exact mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
    www.patreon.com/user?u=282133...
    teespring.com/stores/steve1989
  • Розваги

КОМЕНТАРІ • 11 тис.

  • @RandoBox
    @RandoBox Рік тому +10547

    Man waits almost exactly a year and casually drops a double header like usual. Legend.

    • @jdaniel60
      @jdaniel60 Рік тому +148

      F***ing legend!

    • @NaterBater
      @NaterBater Рік тому +107

      Absolute legend is correct! Man I miss these videos 😅

    • @Str4yshot
      @Str4yshot Рік тому +65

      Damn has it really been that long?

    • @Kibbitz
      @Kibbitz Рік тому +83

      @@Str4yshot Last video was 21st April 2022, so yeah, over a year however you slice it.

    • @TheWickedclownz123
      @TheWickedclownz123 Рік тому +49

      Omg you’re alive. I’m happy again to watch your awesome videos.

  • @smilingmaskedturtle1
    @smilingmaskedturtle1 Рік тому +7911

    You know you're an addict when instead of going to bed at a reasonable hour for work you stay up to watch Steve get this out onto a tray...

    • @Tyrant175
      @Tyrant175 Рік тому +282

      Sucks for you, it’s 7 AM where I’m at, the perfect way to enjoy coffee😂❤

    • @wangchong94
      @wangchong94 Рік тому +264

      nice

    • @faheemhaque484
      @faheemhaque484 Рік тому +55

      Currently 5 am, watching this before bed..

    • @thornie123
      @thornie123 Рік тому +77

      Jesus Steve! We thought you was dead!!

    • @shaolinshred
      @shaolinshred Рік тому +68

      nice mkay

  • @kayleeriley3591
    @kayleeriley3591 Рік тому +633

    I am a recovering anorexic. I have no idea how you got me interested in watching food related content, but Steve you are so awesome at what you do that. I love every second of it.

    • @pinkcupcake4717
      @pinkcupcake4717 Рік тому +76

      Easygoing food content like this helps my hunger get going, which my ADHD or depression might suppress. I'm glad you find it helpful and approachable.

    • @BVBVLXN
      @BVBVLXN 11 місяців тому +32

      Steve is a very entertaining guy without needing to have an over the top persona
      He’s got the same passion for the vids he makes as an artist does about the work they create; but without any snobby attitude. He’s wholesome
      Watching paint dry with Steve would be a good time

    • @greuju
      @greuju 10 місяців тому +6

      Good luck! Pretty sure that's good therapy.

    • @LTPottenger
      @LTPottenger 10 місяців тому +13

      butter is your friend

    • @user-xt4wn7nz2v
      @user-xt4wn7nz2v 10 місяців тому +2

      Nice how are you now?

  • @paulm6324
    @paulm6324 Рік тому +721

    I just think the level of professionalism is unsurpassed. Steve's ability to describe texture, flavour and all the sensory cues associated with consuming these rations is absolutely astounding. Love your work mate.

    • @krillnyetheshrimpguy6152
      @krillnyetheshrimpguy6152 Рік тому +20

      I also like how he ties in his knowledge about MRE industry

    • @chris.breadz
      @chris.breadz Рік тому +15

      Also how he sets the scene, like not heating up food because you won't want to create heat for reasons such as smell, light, etc.

    • @paulm6324
      @paulm6324 Рік тому +12

      @@chris.breadz "let's get this onto a tray. Alright! Nice!!" Never gets old.

    • @rodiculous9464
      @rodiculous9464 Рік тому +23

      I like that he understands nutrition and also actually physically looks like someone who understands nutrition

    • @englishmanpipesmoker3425
      @englishmanpipesmoker3425 11 місяців тому +3

      He's the best! I've been watching him since he first started. I actually have an MRE from 2008 I want to send him.

  • @oliverchristophergomez4642
    @oliverchristophergomez4642 Рік тому +9939

    When the world needed him most, he showed up.

  • @paulh2981
    @paulh2981 Рік тому +1425

    Steve, looking at three-year old military ration cherry bar: "It's one of the most exciting moments of my life!"
    Me, watching Steve: "Yeah, me too."

  • @JoshTheCash
    @JoshTheCash 10 місяців тому +262

    I think my favorite part of this one is at about @29:21 where he explains how you could get it out on a tray and then he "nice"s his own explanation. lmao I love this channel.

    • @DarkJello86
      @DarkJello86 10 місяців тому +20

      was perfect delivery and had me bustin up for a minute!

    • @Kyleeurbestie
      @Kyleeurbestie 10 місяців тому +10

      I have been watching Steve for years and I adopted "nice, nkay" into my daily vocabulary. 😂

    • @frankndork1082
      @frankndork1082 9 місяців тому +19

      He couldn’t help himself lmao

    • @passivefuturism
      @passivefuturism 9 місяців тому +1

      I lolled

    • @John-li6sk
      @John-li6sk 8 місяців тому +1

      Bust me know

  • @GenericComputerCorp2000
    @GenericComputerCorp2000 Рік тому +404

    The fact that 3 weeks after posting this, the video is over 1.2 million views is a testament to how much we enjoy this content. Keep it up!

    • @geofredotappan9777
      @geofredotappan9777 11 місяців тому +6

      Are you saying that we " eat these videos up" ? Yes, we do.

    • @geofredotappan9777
      @geofredotappan9777 11 місяців тому +1

      Are you saying that we " eat these videos up" ? Yes, we do.

    • @NoSwitchyt
      @NoSwitchyt 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@@geofredotappan9777it's almost like they're a meal, ready for us all to eat.

    • @linkfan95
      @linkfan95 10 місяців тому +1

      nice

    • @squibbelsmcjohnson
      @squibbelsmcjohnson 8 місяців тому

      By very few I mean like 1%😂😂😂

  • @eivind-falk
    @eivind-falk Рік тому +455

    Steve's reaction to 3 year old cheesecake: "Oh yeah, that's fresh!"
    Good to have you back, Steve.

  • @billmurray4071
    @billmurray4071 Рік тому +684

    29:22 Steve is incapable of saying “get it out onto a tray”, without following up with a “nice” and I love him for that.

    • @c1ph3rpunk
      @c1ph3rpunk Рік тому +20

      Wonderful comment. Nice.

    • @dillabetes
      @dillabetes Рік тому +9

      Came here to say this and I’m glad I’m not the only one who enjoyed it 😂

    • @aggrogator4045
      @aggrogator4045 Рік тому +6

      Love that his tone for the "nice" was the exact same inflection people use when the say "right?" When explaining something

    • @erich6860
      @erich6860 Рік тому +3

      Exactly. "get it out onto a tray" has become one of my favorite things to say for all occasions.

    • @d173928
      @d173928 Рік тому +1

      yeah I was laughing so hard when I heard that lol

  • @TheHoobajoob
    @TheHoobajoob Рік тому +32

    if this guy was into wine he would fucking crush it as a sommelier. He's so descriptive and thoughtful

    • @fallsprig4581
      @fallsprig4581 4 місяці тому +6

      he's too cultured for the wine people

  • @batacumba
    @batacumba 10 місяців тому +117

    I’d like to imagine some of the people who work on creating these meals, watching Steve’s unmitigated enthusiasm for compressed/ dessicated/ freeze dried meals and beaming with pride. I’ve never seen a guy show such appreciation for stuff that often barely even looks like food. Never change, Steve. 😂

    • @jarednoname7950
      @jarednoname7950 10 місяців тому +11

      They make them all in where I was born, Natick Massachusetts!!

    • @scottmacgregor3444
      @scottmacgregor3444 10 місяців тому +7

      It does look like a halfway stage between normal food and food in pill form.

    • @Emeraldwitch30
      @Emeraldwitch30 3 місяці тому +2

      I like Steve's and Emmy made ration reviews. They both always have great descriptions and never any of the "over the top" gag reflex and rude reviews.
      Ancient one is a retired marine who also does reveiws. He likes to take them out fishing and camping so thats really fun too.

  • @d00gz_
    @d00gz_ Рік тому +123

    29:24 Steve is psychologically hardwired to say “Nice” immediately after he says “Get it out on a tray”, like a Pavlovian response

  • @jcman-lp6lg
    @jcman-lp6lg Рік тому +742

    I love how wholesome Steve's fans are instead of talking about the food everyone is talking about how worried they are, Steve's character, or being happy that Steve has returned.

    • @weedragonauts4729
      @weedragonauts4729 Рік тому +24

      i mean, that's how you know the fans care

    • @poolhall9632
      @poolhall9632 Рік тому +8

      I was following a really wholesome young lady on a channel called Trillium - and then a few months ago she just disappeared and she hasn’t posted since.
      It’s the same type of community.

    • @VertyGoose
      @VertyGoose Рік тому +10

      thats not wholesome, thats parasocial lol

    • @pillgrimm
      @pillgrimm Рік тому +3

      ​@@VertyGoose someone made a tweet about how he ate a Chinese MRE and died. It got like a couple million views. I think it caused a pretty normal response of worrying about him

    • @shartbearer
      @shartbearer Рік тому +11

      ​@@VertyGoose you're probably new to the internet if you think that's parasocial lol

  • @sull6976
    @sull6976 10 місяців тому +114

    Something I appreciate as I’ve watched this channel for so many years is how he explains the science behind the caloric amount and nutritional value, combined with the packing efficiency. So cool.

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial 10 місяців тому +6

      The Alton Brown of MREs.

  • @benjaminmulder4828
    @benjaminmulder4828 Рік тому +103

    I’ve been watching this man eat rations for years now. Protect this guy

    • @darklighter66
      @darklighter66 Рік тому +25

      Pretty sure he is shelf stable by now

    • @scubajoe3321
      @scubajoe3321 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@darklighter66 he can survive ww3 for years on end

    • @charlessedlacek5754
      @charlessedlacek5754 11 місяців тому +2

      The man belongs in the Smithsonian..you are a national treasure, steve..welcome back!!!!

    • @Laz7481
      @Laz7481 2 місяці тому

      Idk, have you seen those biceps. I think the man can protect himself.

  • @randoviddos298
    @randoviddos298 Рік тому +432

    Dude makes a return after a year of absence and expects us to tune in?
    Damn right we will. Missed you Steve

    • @NPC-bs3pm
      @NPC-bs3pm Рік тому

      @@dongvermine A.I. the future content creator

    • @r.a.contrerasma8578
      @r.a.contrerasma8578 Рік тому

      My trays were starting to get moldy.

    • @palehorseman9923
      @palehorseman9923 Рік тому

      The real Steve is clearly being imprisoned in this new, imposter Steve's bicep.

    • @randoviddos298
      @randoviddos298 Рік тому +2

      @@dongvermine Same dude spamming about how he died on his other videos. Get a life mate.

  • @Fuzzllmao
    @Fuzzllmao Рік тому +1305

    I love how 10.000 years of food sience have basically brought us back to nuts, berries and meat.

    • @purpleapple4052
      @purpleapple4052 Рік тому +20

      🤯

    • @Tavares0709
      @Tavares0709 Рік тому +166

      If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

    • @damaskusseraph6046
      @damaskusseraph6046 Рік тому +117

      We can definetly make a more space efficient nutrient paste. But it won’t taste good. Adding familiar flavors, textures and sweets boosts morale.

    • @denmanfite3156
      @denmanfite3156 Рік тому +56

      Well after it took us to the literal garbage of things like bug patties, McDonald's, and soy, yeah I'll take the classics. Food that came outta the ground via Sun, or food that had a mom.

    • @carlost856
      @carlost856 Рік тому +74

      @@denmanfite3156 did you see the same thing I did? Steve eating a chicken cotton sponge.

  • @friencheetah
    @friencheetah 11 місяців тому +60

    Dude your videos literally help me cope with my depressive episodes. Everything about these are just great. The tradition of the musical spoon, the positive vibes, just everything. Thanks bro.
    Edit: good to see you back man
    Edit #2 : I think its really....nice

  • @sasquatchhadarock968
    @sasquatchhadarock968 8 місяців тому +14

    In my opinion FSR "sandwiches" land somewhere between "edible" and "you may be entitled to financial compensation".
    The snacks, fruit bars, etc are all *chef's kiss" magnificent

  • @noah10cool1
    @noah10cool1 Рік тому +793

    Steve has evolved so much over the year, he's reached future rations

  • @brendenriche903
    @brendenriche903 Рік тому +742

    Love how Steve can not stop himself from saying "Put it on a tray...nice" in the middle of describing a piece of food lol 29:22

    • @herbivore7108
      @herbivore7108 Рік тому +24

      Haha, I definitely had to rewind that a couple times 😆

    • @Jihada
      @Jihada Рік тому +6

      hahah caught that one too

    • @paulbowden4034
      @paulbowden4034 Рік тому +5

      Nice!

    • @lr3929
      @lr3929 Рік тому +11

      Its pronounced "chrhey" .

    • @mtnbound2764
      @mtnbound2764 Рік тому +6

      I loved that as well!

  • @stylepoints5036
    @stylepoints5036 11 місяців тому +44

    Your vocabulary is incredible. As a chef you have to learn the correct words to match and describe the food your eating and I must say you do it allot better than myself! Great video looking forward to more to come

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial 10 місяців тому

      I know right

    • @jamesconnor4807
      @jamesconnor4807 7 місяців тому

      As someone who loves food listening to chef's beautiful poetry of food is like listening to Quantum Physics' professor describing particle accelerator. It makes no sense to but I still love it. ^_^

    • @chemistryofquestionablequa6252
      @chemistryofquestionablequa6252 4 місяці тому

      @@jamesconnor4807it’s the confidence and self assured way he describes everything in simple terms. That’s why I like him.

  • @Morgan_rulz_okay
    @Morgan_rulz_okay 10 місяців тому +7

    That buffalo chicken bar looks like something they'd eat on a small-time mining vessel in a space sci-fi setting.

    • @magmus2
      @magmus2 9 місяців тому

      Red Dwarf?

  • @Bobgriffon
    @Bobgriffon Рік тому +416

    Steve has spent the entire year in a hyperbolic time chamber, and has returned stronger than we can even imagine.
    Nice.

    • @williamthalman2708
      @williamthalman2708 Рік тому +35

      I pictured a bed-sized retort pouch, from which he emerges with a nice hiss.

    • @theweedeater1842
      @theweedeater1842 Рік тому +7

      wait thats not how the hyperbolic time chamber works

    • @AttacMage
      @AttacMage Рік тому +6

      @@theweedeater1842 it can work darn well how it chooses to

    • @stuarttimocin7929
      @stuarttimocin7929 Рік тому +5

      That’s right MRE, you’re not looking at your average type 1 coffee anymore. You see, they have ascended to something greater, they have finally packaged the legendary type 2 coffee.

    • @juicedbeetlejuice4572
      @juicedbeetlejuice4572 Рік тому +1

      HOW MUCH -JUICE- COFFEE DID HE DRINK

  • @TheDarthEddie
    @TheDarthEddie Рік тому +1064

    Steve returns after almost a year and doesn't fail to deliver. He's the hero we don't deserve but we needed right now.

    • @dx-ek4vr
      @dx-ek4vr Рік тому +14

      Plot Twist: Steve actually died a year ago, and what we're really seeing is his ghost making content on this channel from now on

    • @RexyAndIKnowIt
      @RexyAndIKnowIt Рік тому +19

      @@dongvermine No its not. Are you seriously that bored?

    • @RexyAndIKnowIt
      @RexyAndIKnowIt Рік тому +14

      @@dongvermine I believe the words you are looking for are “actually” and “memoriam” when using a Qtip you are supposed to stop when there is resistance.

    • @neonlovegalaxy
      @neonlovegalaxy Рік тому +6

      I thought that Chinese ration from last year killed him. Glad to know it didn't.
      Welcome back from the dead, Steve!

    • @RexyAndIKnowIt
      @RexyAndIKnowIt Рік тому +6

      @@dongvermine words are hard huh? Not sure what you’re on, but it must be good.

  • @CT-1902
    @CT-1902 11 місяців тому +13

    It's nice to know that even the US military knows who to call in order to test the palatability of field rations

  • @TheEndOfNowhere
    @TheEndOfNowhere 10 місяців тому +12

    Steve is very much in a “mix all the food together” mood in this one. Nice.

  • @usmcrunner14
    @usmcrunner14 Рік тому +711

    The MRE reviewer we need but don’t deserve has finally returned. You dropped this Steve 👑 .

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Рік тому +418

      nice

    • @Bucky1836
      @Bucky1836 Рік тому +28

      ​@@Steve1989MRE we miss you steve 😢,

    • @garbeal2397
      @garbeal2397 Рік тому +8

      Gotta love Steve makes a video dissappears for an entire year then just dips back in no explanation everyone just loves he's back however long it may be for this time.

    • @SpeedyKhaled
      @SpeedyKhaled Рік тому +4

      @@Steve1989MRE We missed you so much Steve, *nice hiss*

    • @TTVSmileyz420
      @TTVSmileyz420 Рік тому +1

      ​@Steve1989MREInfo thank you Steve you make great content you could make any content you want and we will watch 👍 👌

  • @incredibleflameboy
    @incredibleflameboy Рік тому +799

    I'm sure we can all agree that Steve dropping a video is amazing and we were all wondering if he was ok, but then he goes and drops 2 videos. Steve I salute you, the nicest person on the internet.

    • @11Wastelander
      @11Wastelander Рік тому +16

      @@dongvermine The truth is far stranger. There are endless Steve clones. When one drops from bad Mammoth meat, another takes his place.

    • @blong2424
      @blong2424 Рік тому

      he stays more up to date on reddit on his off months!!!

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +8

      @@dongvermine “pooled over ur eye’s”
      I don’t even know where to begin with this one.

    • @Reverend_Harrison86
      @Reverend_Harrison86 Рік тому +3

      ​@@cwg73160 unpool the wool 😅

  • @krystle1695
    @krystle1695 Рік тому +2

    I cant describe how much I adore your descriptions. Thanks for what you share!!

  • @tylerjohnson9949
    @tylerjohnson9949 Рік тому +14

    ❤❤❤❤❤ Missed you Steve. My daughter and I started watching your videos back when she was in elementary school. She’s a JR in HS today and we are again watching and loving your videos. Yes, I’m saying we bonded over these and to this day we both hope for a hiss anytime we open a package.
    Thanks for the priceless memories made around the talent and experiences you’ve shared.

  • @TheVirtuoso883
    @TheVirtuoso883 Рік тому +287

    The fact steve is trending youtube is a testament to how much of a legend we have missed

  • @ellelib254
    @ellelib254 Рік тому +225

    @29:26 I absolutely love how he compulsively said "nice" after saying "get it out on a tray" in a hypothetical aside
    😆

    • @manganvbg90
      @manganvbg90 Рік тому +11

      Nice!

    • @swj719
      @swj719 Рік тому +7

      That had me laughing. Like it's a compulsion.

    • @qwopiretyu
      @qwopiretyu Рік тому +3

      ​@@swj719 it's pavlovian at this point

  • @miniard11b
    @miniard11b 10 місяців тому +15

    Steve is the the best MRE connoisseur out there. The top dog of the military ration review. He never fails to inform and entertain. The man, the myth, the legend!

  • @911nubs
    @911nubs Рік тому +5

    Love the videos, your descriptions are immaculate and I hope you know how much we all appreciate you Steve! 💕

  • @GeremyG
    @GeremyG Рік тому +595

    THE KING HAS RETURNED. This just made my whole night. Thank you Steve

  • @sunkorg
    @sunkorg Рік тому +485

    The "Bob Ross of MREs" returns. You're amazing, Steve! 🙂

    • @TomAndersonn
      @TomAndersonn Рік тому +12

      Perfect comparison, Steve talking about simple MREs is hypnotic

    • @terminator572
      @terminator572 Рік тому

      Stop comparing everyone with a mild disposition to Bob Ross. Steve is nothing alike him.

    • @TomAndersonn
      @TomAndersonn Рік тому

      @@terminator572 It's a compliment. VERY few people has that hypnotic dialog like Bob Ross while doing something mundane. I don't understand why you're so pressed 😅

  • @michaelridge8876
    @michaelridge8876 Рік тому +4

    I can't express how grateful I am for both uploads, your videos do wonders for my anxiety! Thanks you Steve

  • @muxford
    @muxford Рік тому +10

    Loving the more in depth analysis on the nutritional value of the different components

  • @minecraftmaniac360
    @minecraftmaniac360 Рік тому +368

    Steve managing to obtain pre-production rations never ceases to astound me

    • @GigaBoost
      @GigaBoost Рік тому +81

      He's a staple in the MRE community. I bet many of the people who design rations like these for the military watch his stuff

    • @XNick291X
      @XNick291X Рік тому +60

      ​@@GigaBoost Maybe they send it to Steve to sign off on before introducing the MRE to the Military

    • @BrooklynBalla
      @BrooklynBalla Рік тому +38

      Military’s make sure Steve signs off on it before they supply troops with them.

    • @Andree1093
      @Andree1093 Рік тому +5

      @@XNick291X would be funny tho xD

    • @ZimVader-0017
      @ZimVader-0017 Рік тому +11

      ​@@XNick291X I just imagined him saying that he didn't quite like that particular menu, or that he feels like the shelf life could be better, and the food scientists working on the MREs being like "Dang it, back to the drawing board" 😂

  • @kattgarcia7672
    @kattgarcia7672 Рік тому +488

    I'm assuming I'm not the only one who has been worried about Steve for like 6 months. So glad he's ok! His secret to inspiring undying devotion will ever be a mystery!

    • @audioinjectedsoul1986
      @audioinjectedsoul1986 Рік тому +2

      😂 I've been checking daily for new videos from him.

    • @GlitteryPegasus
      @GlitteryPegasus Рік тому +1

      I was worried, too.

    • @gruntqueen
      @gruntqueen Рік тому +2

      So relieved to see you! I was afraid COVID got you.

    • @hopefulpellinore5490
      @hopefulpellinore5490 Рік тому +12

      I was worried too. I thought maybe a dodgy ration took him out of commission. I was relieved!

    • @nauthizzz
      @nauthizzz Рік тому +1

      I just checked his channel yesterday after thinking "Huh, I haven't gotten an alert for a new video, maybe I missed it?" only to find nothing posted for a year. Then bam! Next day, new video!

  • @iainkambic1039452
    @iainkambic1039452 10 місяців тому +5

    Opening a bar that looks like a pink easer, “this is the most exciting moment of my life”

  • @thealandude9146
    @thealandude9146 Рік тому

    I love how much information you're providing along with the mre itself

  • @SwedishFix
    @SwedishFix Рік тому +422

    It's honestly refreshing to see someone who is so unapologetically passionate about a niche interest like this. 💜

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Рік тому +239

      nice!

    • @ashesfall4
      @ashesfall4 Рік тому +11

      Nice.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Рік тому +1

      It's research at this point. There's no one on the planet that knows this stuff better than he does.

    • @thomasmarshall8230
      @thomasmarshall8230 Рік тому +9

      I once heard someone observe that it is always attractive to see someone being passionate about something. I really believe this is true, although it certainly fails to explain why so many women are attracted to "cool guys" who make a point of acting aloof from and disinterested in EVERYTHING. 🤷‍♂️

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 Рік тому +1

      @Thomas Marshall In my experience, those kinds of women are interested in everybody. They don’t care about common interests, they just have one goal. You know what it is.

  • @anjangakuan5959
    @anjangakuan5959 Рік тому +381

    Dude's explanation on the intricacies of food tech is what that sets him apart from other pretenders. Shows his pure passion ln the subject. Never change, steve 👍

  • @Kayaz48
    @Kayaz48 10 місяців тому +4

    I can’t believe how fascinating his videos are. From his descriptions, I can almost taste this from his description. He’s really the ideal person for this. His enthusiastic Surfer accent could easily talk me into eating things I would never have eaten.

  • @williammunson3615
    @williammunson3615 8 місяців тому +2

    Watching Steve eat military rations than span many number of years iterations are among the most entertaining video's on UA-cam. He is the best of the evaluators and provides the most detailed descriptions. I hope he never stops and stays active as long as the technology evolves. He is bringing a ton of information and entertainment to so many people. Good job Dude!

  • @MrGee281
    @MrGee281 Рік тому +838

    When the world is in shambles. Steve returns to being some shelf stable content. Love you man!!

    • @ortegonadam
      @ortegonadam Рік тому

      I'm so hyped he uploaded. Steve has a shelf life of forever lol.. never get tired of watching him

    • @anonimus370
      @anonimus370 Рік тому +11

      @repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 Did jesus eat an 100 year old MRE? didn't think so.

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 Рік тому +2

      @@anonimus370 2000 yrs ago he had a Roman fish sauce condiment on top of a dormouse

    • @anonimus370
      @anonimus370 Рік тому +1

      @@nige3801 Cloned fish?

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 Рік тому +1

      @@anonimus370 probably, them scales pointed the way for the music 🎶

  • @snazzy
    @snazzy Рік тому +1148

    I THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD NEVER COME! BEST YEAR EVER!

    • @FODTony
      @FODTony Рік тому +6

      real

    • @trifalexandru3493
      @trifalexandru3493 Рік тому +17

      I checked the channel religiously for any updates.Finally some good news for 2023! Steve is back 🎉

    • @bananadime
      @bananadime Рік тому +3

      nice!

    • @andreimoldovan1636
      @andreimoldovan1636 Рік тому +5

      Had no idea you were a fan of Steve's! Cheers, Quinn!

    • @6891s
      @6891s Рік тому +1

      IKR!

  • @ronnywilliams3302
    @ronnywilliams3302 Рік тому +3

    Those peanuts & M&Ms would've boosted my morale even if I had to breach Normandy. Niceeee MRe

  • @randomsubscriber100
    @randomsubscriber100 9 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE the way he just gives so much nutritional information which kinda teaches me a tone of what other foods can I try to eat (that are not MRE) that are full of nutrients to help during a weight loss journey.
    Would love to see you make a video of what you eat during the weak or prep meal recommendations!

  • @Davysgravy
    @Davysgravy Рік тому +457

    Steve's popularity⭐️ is as well preserved as any MRE

    • @eggoslayer1001
      @eggoslayer1001 Рік тому +5

      @Karl with a K Every time he shows up he's bigger and more jacked. Eventually he's going to be 800 lbs. of pure muscle. The power of MREs lol.

  • @davidw7531
    @davidw7531 Рік тому +500

    Good to have you back Steve! You're like bay leaves in a good stew. Your presence isn't always at the forefront, but your absence never goes unnoticed.

  • @Darkfiretiger
    @Darkfiretiger Рік тому +1

    Good to see you back Steve, hope things are going well, that was really interesting seeing the new tech in food technology.

  • @CynthiaLee-wb4bd
    @CynthiaLee-wb4bd Рік тому +8

    Been a year and steve drops a couple bangers on us, one of the best channels on UA-cam, steve is a UA-cam legend

  • @d.e.s4432
    @d.e.s4432 Рік тому +1568

    I've watched other people's ration videos and no one compares to Steve. When they just try something and say "yeah, this tastes good" I'm internally yelling --- "I NEED MORE DETAILS!!!!" Steve is a legend and the interest and care that he puts into these videos is so appreciated!

    • @ThinBluLne
      @ThinBluLne Рік тому +22

      Agreed 120%. Hopefully STEVE IS BACK for awhile

    • @CountryboyCale
      @CountryboyCale Рік тому +18

      @@dongvermine shut up dude. You are thinking about the wrong Steve. He is alive and welk

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 Рік тому

      My favourite other mre channel is me ancient

    • @jungle414joseph
      @jungle414joseph Рік тому +3

      bot just MRE reviews, Steve shits on almost every type of food or product review out there

    • @froogsleegs
      @froogsleegs Рік тому +7

      "mmm... yeah... that's decadent"

  • @matthewcioffi6385
    @matthewcioffi6385 Рік тому +338

    Steve you're a goddamned legend. Very few UA-camrs can stop releasing videos for nearly a year and just drop a couple videos casually without any "Sorry I've been gone" statement. We missed you! Keep doing what you're doing!

    • @Dimewise_R
      @Dimewise_R Рік тому +4

      He’s with the likes of GradeAUnderA

    • @momkatmax
      @momkatmax Рік тому +5

      I hear his famous line on other UA-cam videos.

    • @marl-marl-marl
      @marl-marl-marl Рік тому +2

      Were right with releasing

    • @britishbeef4890
      @britishbeef4890 Рік тому +7

      It's because it's his hobby and passion. UA-cam isn't his whole life.

    • @shino8854
      @shino8854 Рік тому +1

      Been travelling spending that sweet Tube money, now he needs to reup on that dough.

  • @comanitaandrei914
    @comanitaandrei914 7 місяців тому

    Again, Steve-o's in depth analysis and scientific conclusions prove the fact that he truly deserves at least twice or thrice as many subscribers and that he is truly fascinated and 110% into this hobby of studying, tasting and reviewing military rations from around the world and from history. He is the grandmaster of them all. Inspired so many channels of good, curious and enthusiastic reviewers. Thank you, Steve, for all this wonderful and detailed content. Cheers, dude. Keep 'em rolling.

  • @gorilla_with_jetpack4102
    @gorilla_with_jetpack4102 7 місяців тому +4

    The grape drink looked like a small galaxy while it was swirling around in Steve's glass.
    Call it "Galaxy Juice" and you've got all the PR for this ration to take hold.

  • @nikolaberlenbach8200
    @nikolaberlenbach8200 Рік тому +170

    Me -watching Steve’s latest video while eating.
    My gf over hearing- “omg is that the MRE guy?? Is he back ?! “
    Equal excitement was shared, good to see yah again Steve🫡

    • @katieamarsh
      @katieamarsh Рік тому +8

      I was legit excited but still made myself wait a couple of days to watch it because they are so calming.

    • @nikolaberlenbach8200
      @nikolaberlenbach8200 Рік тому +3

      @@katieamarsh understandable haha, the only kind of ASMR I’ll listen to ^😂

  • @_bryanblaze_
    @_bryanblaze_ Рік тому +262

    I think Steve may be the only universally loved person on the internet. Thank God your back!

  • @0f556
    @0f556 11 місяців тому

    Always enjoy your uploads, brother. So chill and relaxing.

  • @paulsteele8614
    @paulsteele8614 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you made it back ,I understand there are only so many MREs made to review

  • @Fanaticalight
    @Fanaticalight Рік тому +278

    Two MRE reviews in an hour? You're spoiling us as usual, Steve. Absolute legend.

  • @thereviewer606
    @thereviewer606 Рік тому +115

    Steve is back!!! We love you Steve!
    Not in a weird way… it’s just that we admire your professionalism, your calming demeanor, your fantastic knowledge about MRE’s, your organizational process, and they way you finish every meal in order!!
    I seemed in the Army and the Air Force and had MRE’s in the field from time to time. I watch you at night in bed with my 10 year old son, to relax him and I before we goes to sleep.
    We’ve missed your new videos and are so happy you’re back! We were worried about you.
    Thanks again Steve!
    Mike and Josiah in Michigan

    • @hoesandhose
      @hoesandhose Рік тому

      No, no. We DO love him in a weird way. I want to get that specimen of a man layed out on a tray and devour him with my lust.

  • @downunda2664
    @downunda2664 10 місяців тому +3

    For all we know Steve is some secret soldier who disappears on missions just to come back and post some ration bangers

  • @Busbilini
    @Busbilini Рік тому

    Love your content old man, always sparks joy when another one shows up.

  • @orlandobotney1359
    @orlandobotney1359 Рік тому +122

    I really wouldn't be surprised if the military contracted Steve out for the 3 year review with the way he's editing and the way he's describing things

    • @scottylee4297
      @scottylee4297 Рік тому +2

      Why would the military pay a youtuber when they’ve got thousands of soldiers they can make try it for free? People aren’t going to be running to a recruiting office because Steve said their experimental new ration is edible.

    • @BubbyBoy
      @BubbyBoy Рік тому +1

      ​@@scottylee4297 you'd be surprised

    • @BubbyBoy
      @BubbyBoy Рік тому

      @@scottylee4297 again, you'd be surprised at how many new recruits look forward and appreciate Steve.
      I know you're making a different point, and there's more lucrative reasons to enlist, but it helps stating.

    • @scottylee4297
      @scottylee4297 Рік тому

      @@BubbyBoy if you are aware enough to see that I’m talking about a different point, then why in the world are you arguing about something completely separate? Just let it go, chap. The DoD isn’t paying Steve. Period. I wish they were, he seems like a cool dude.

  • @TwoRiders
    @TwoRiders Рік тому +367

    Steve really upped his game on this prototype ration. This is one of the most information packed reviews combining food tech, nutrition, weights and measures, taste, etc. Good to see you back, Steve. One more video in the back pocket. Didn't want to binge on both of them in one sitting.

    • @streetcop157
      @streetcop157 Рік тому

      He has been hiding under the floor at the manufacturer for a year spying and waiting until he could grab the new prototype…

    • @weedragonauts4729
      @weedragonauts4729 Рік тому +2

      I got so excited I watched both.

    • @Raskolnikov70
      @Raskolnikov70 Рік тому +6

      I'd never even heard of this type of ration tech before, and when I saw the intro thought "hey, I'm going to read up on this after watching it." And now after watching it, I don't need to read up on it because Steve covered everything :)

    • @weedragonauts4729
      @weedragonauts4729 Рік тому +4

      @@Raskolnikov70 one of the things we appreciate about Steve. he looks it up so we don't have to

    • @Floris_VI
      @Floris_VI Рік тому

      I know right is crazy good and interesting!

  • @DagSilgad
    @DagSilgad 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Interesting showcase of emerging MRE technology. Thanks, Steve.

  • @Petergriffiths001
    @Petergriffiths001 Рік тому +3

    Seems like a historic MRE moment. I was here

  • @Cloud-rx8zl
    @Cloud-rx8zl Рік тому +182

    WE ARE SO BACK!!! congrats on 2 million subs Steve, so well deserved and so happy to finally see you again!

  • @Trillz217
    @Trillz217 Рік тому +70

    The way he talks about freeze drying. Knowing he made a video on an entire thanksgiving freeze dried meal, and he didn’t even plug his own video this man is a legend.

    • @ParanormalStories
      @ParanormalStories Рік тому +6

      i was waiting for a short recap, but nope.

    • @kellynolen498
      @kellynolen498 Рік тому +1

      nah thats the beauty of it he was never here to youtube he catalogs his experience for the historic value alone to share with those in the future how there foods tasted like
      of course he enjoys eating them immensly if i had to guess its a mix of that collectors high and the satifaction of eating something no one will probly taste again hes exploring historyvthrough his taste buds
      though he may be addicted for real too the vintage cigarettes and "caffeine" stimulant chocolates but can you blame him the old ones had alot of real tabacco and no additives
      and im 80% that german cocoa had cocaine or meth in it

  • @zoogoober
    @zoogoober Рік тому +1

    Educational, comprehensive, and well put together. Thanks!

  • @TriangleV
    @TriangleV 6 місяців тому +2

    Every time you say “…Let’s get this out onto a tray… Nice!” it brings me indescribable joy.

  • @ilovebmk11
    @ilovebmk11 Рік тому +63

    It's so nice to see how many loyal people Steve has subbed to this channel.

  • @dicebed
    @dicebed Рік тому +24

    Great to see Steve back - it's been a year since I have seen him -
    The CCAR doesn't appear to have an actual "main" meal - which I think is the point - it's a mistake to divide the ration into three meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner - it's a recognition of the fact that when dropped into a modern combat zone, you are constantly in combat - there is no front line, you have no rear area where you can hunker down and prepare or enjoy a hot meal, a proper breakfast, lunch or dinner - you are constantly moving and on the go -
    It's just a bunch of small, several bite sized bits of food that you can eat on the go, whenever you have time to eat them -
    It's all up to you to figure out when to eat them - the Army has so little control of the situation, it can't dictate what is breakfast, lunch or dinner time - like they could back in the day - now, it's all up to you -

    • @nadinabbott3991
      @nadinabbott3991 Рік тому +5

      Exactly. The Ukraine war has proven this to a fine point

  • @caldyer2577
    @caldyer2577 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video Steve! I look forward to more in the future!

  • @isaiahglynn3622
    @isaiahglynn3622 6 місяців тому +1

    I have missed Steve1989 so glad to see your videos and hearing your voice again

  • @natewalker6887
    @natewalker6887 Рік тому +201

    On his lunch menu his comments on the beef jerky 29:25 “just get some meat out on a tray *nice*” made me laugh my ass off. Great to have you back man!

    • @darthgator639
      @darthgator639 Рік тому +7

      I lost it when I heard that "Nice!" 🤣

    • @CaptainGameSlayer
      @CaptainGameSlayer Рік тому +2

      That’s the best part of his videos. Been watching him since 2017.

    • @PabloEdvardo
      @PabloEdvardo Рік тому +4

      was hoping someone else linked this. caught me off guard, hilarious to know he's that self-aware.

    • @JeffreyJakucyk
      @JeffreyJakucyk Рік тому +3

      Same here, it was so matter of fact my brain couldn't handle it.

    • @Nduvho-Phophi
      @Nduvho-Phophi Рік тому +1

      @@darthgator639 hello I just wanted to say that I hope you all have a NICE day

  • @cloudkid12able
    @cloudkid12able Рік тому +314

    It is insane to me how charming and interesting Steve is. Like I could care less about MREs and yet I have been binging this content for the last 3 hours just because of the way he analyzes the rations.

    • @KingLizardCountry
      @KingLizardCountry Рік тому +20

      So many food channels with massive followings only ever say things like "it's SO good" without going into any detail. And then there's Steve, describing each different piece in appearance, texture, flavor, preservation method, and nutritional value. What a treasure of a content creator and man. I'm so glad we get more!

    • @NecramoniumVideo
      @NecramoniumVideo Рік тому +5

      Im more amazed he is still alive! WHERE THE F*CK YOU BEEN STEVIE!

    • @oppos727
      @oppos727 Рік тому +8

      @@KingLizardCountry his comments are vibrant and textured, and quite interest-provoking. Nice, okay, let's get the next MRE video out on display.

    • @bobloblaw2958
      @bobloblaw2958 Рік тому +1

      That was my reaction as well, but then you have to figure that there are a finite number of MRE's to review.

    • @albtckl
      @albtckl Рік тому +4

      *Couldn't care less. Could care less means that you could literally care less.

  • @animal0mother
    @animal0mother 10 місяців тому +6

    Glad to see the direction these rations are going in, with the use of MCTs instead of transfats, and of course its light weight and compact size while maintaining caloric content.

  • @nigelmcquinlan1887
    @nigelmcquinlan1887 5 місяців тому

    Excellent presentation and field analysis outside the Laboratory. My go to guy to find out about the ration varieties. Thank you and well done.

  • @lordmuffhucker
    @lordmuffhucker Рік тому +57

    Literally two nights ago my wife and I were talking about how we were beginning to become concerned about Steve. Great to see you healthy, happy, and back to uploading!

  • @dexraikkonen7
    @dexraikkonen7 Рік тому +69

    NO WAY! STEVE IS BACK! It's been a long time; but man, you were incredibly missed.

  • @xDavid831
    @xDavid831 11 місяців тому

    Ive been watching since I was in Middle school man. 24 now and shit still rockin. Glad this popped up in my feed. HAPPY 2 MIL BTW

  • @empireofpeaches
    @empireofpeaches Рік тому +263

    44 mins of perfection.
    Congrats to the MRE prototype team, you got Steve's seal of approval!

    • @JavierChiappa
      @JavierChiappa Рік тому +12

      The only award that really counts in the MRE world

    • @Fanuc_Operator1990
      @Fanuc_Operator1990 Рік тому

      Yeah, if you like constant repetition how many times can one person say calorie dense in a 45 minute period. Jesus. We get it, all of the food is friggin calorie dense! That's the point!

  • @MustyMak
    @MustyMak Рік тому +66

    This man and his exquisite biceps, vocabulary, and taste buds have been providing me quality entertainment and wind down content for 6+ years now. Thank you Steve, stay healthy and go get yourself a fresh chicken or somethig nice 😂

    • @grantreill1966
      @grantreill1966 Рік тому

      to be fair, dude probably eats like a champ to look so healthy all the time tho lol
      the weight training calluses also tell me that he works out a ton, but then so do the "exquisite" biceps ;)

  • @jakechapman3161
    @jakechapman3161 3 місяці тому

    This is my first time watching you but I very much appreciate your clear descriptions of how it tastes and feels. I’ve always wondered what this type of stuff tasted like.

  • @terakeedwin1013
    @terakeedwin1013 11 місяців тому

    Missed your uploads Steve! Thank-you for the video :)

  • @ImWutzPopular
    @ImWutzPopular Рік тому +44

    @29:25 Steve never passes up an opportunity 😂

  • @berryreading4809
    @berryreading4809 Рік тому +462

    1: I know Steve is alive and well.
    2: I got to enjoy my favorite, amazing, Steve ASMR style informative MRE and ration reviews (which is a rare treat these days!)
    3: It was of a review and documentation of a wild new possible ration of the future! Seriously excited to see where this technology and R&D goes, super interesting stuff that hopefully will be available soon for us civvys to try out🤞 Awesome coverage of this rare ration Steve! Thanks 👍

    • @CalmDownPeople
      @CalmDownPeople Рік тому

      Tf is with you people and sounds, get tf out of your house!!!!

    • @daltonbest9320
      @daltonbest9320 Рік тому +11

      @@dongvermine bro where you dropped on you head?

    • @1mol831
      @1mol831 Рік тому

      Turns out steve didn't die in Ukraine.

    • @wormbaby666
      @wormbaby666 Рік тому +1

      The ASMR eating is like sitting next to a child with bad table manners, who's never been told to close their mouth when they eat. 😑

  • @GrandDawggy
    @GrandDawggy Рік тому +2

    This is my favourite kind of military study because it just feels like a window into the everyday life of a soldier, this channel will allways be UA-cam gold to me

  • @BinkyBorky
    @BinkyBorky Рік тому

    I don't know how I missed this but thank you for posting I always appreciate when you post

  • @marcelogaguinho
    @marcelogaguinho Рік тому +149

    Love how happy and excited Steve sounds most of the time, specially when he's putting the food on the tray.

  • @andross51
    @andross51 Рік тому +80

    After a year without you Steve, SO NICE to see you return with two amazing video reviews!! Keep them coming!

  • @Sid-pz7ou
    @Sid-pz7ou Рік тому

    So excited for the new vids tysm!!! My friends and I watch them all the time :)

  • @gideongordon8770
    @gideongordon8770 Рік тому

    Great review Steve every video is amazing start to finish

  • @7DavesToDie
    @7DavesToDie Рік тому +167

    Gotta be one of the most loved dudes on UA-cam. So wholesome it hurts. Been following since around 100k and had no idea how big the channel got! Go Steve!

    • @typehere6689
      @typehere6689 Рік тому +4

      I was there in the days when he was far below 100k subs.